When Dennis Haney of Omaha, Nebraska, first noticed suspicious areas on his skin, he was fortunate to have a doctor in the family.

In June of 2017, when the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center first opened for patient care on the Nebraska Medical Center campus, lead donor Pamela Buffett could not have predicted she would be sitting in one of its rooms just over three years later, comforting her newfound friend – a friend who was preparing to die from a devastating disease that has ripped far too many people from the arms of their loved ones.

When most of us think of lung cancer, we think of smoking. But the truth is, approximately 20% of people who get lung cancer have never smoked.

Life as Chantel Brown knew it was forever changed in March 2020. As a mom, daughter, business professional, friend and traveler, she was not only dealing with the ramifications of a global pandemic, but also coming to grips with the realization she had breast cancer.

Brain tumors are fairly uncommon and occur in about 1 in 10,000 people, but it is important to recognize when common symptoms, like headaches, should be investigated.

Whether recently diagnosed or long-term fighters, breast cancer survivors are a powerful bunch. If you have a survivor in your life, you may want to help but don’t know how. These thoughtful ideas are perfect to show your loved one support during a difficult time.

Steve Waller is bucking the trend. Diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), which puts you at greater risk for developing acute myeloid leukemia (AML), he is now living cancer free after a successful blood stem cell transplant at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Read Waller’s story.

Adam Sutton, MD, MBA, explains the benefits of Mohs surgery and how the dermatology team works together to help patients like Deb.

Should you avoid dying your hair? Pavankumar Tandra, MD, a Nebraska Medicine medical oncologist, outlines his recommendations.

The Pap screening test is the best tool we have to prevent cervical cancer. Learn how Pap screening helped this patient beat cervical cancer.